IHOP Newbury Park to Close Its Doors on Sunday, November 19th

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A sign on the door of IHOP Newbury Park, 2315 Michael Drive, indicates the location will be closing permanently on November 19th at 3 p.m. The remaining IHOP in the Conejo Valley is the 24 hour location at 5031 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. www.ihop.com

Prior to IHOP, this location was Astro Family Restaurant until the early 1990s time frame. Prior to that it was a Sambo’s Restaurant, which opened in November 1977.

Astro Family Restaurant in the 1990 time frame.

Sambo’s Restaurant opened in the Fall of 1977.

Presto Pasta Newbury Park Has Closed Its Doors After 15 Years Serving the Community

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Today on the Presto Pasta Facebook Page:

“Presto family and friends: It was a difficult decision, but yesterday, Sunday, October 1st, was the final day of service at our Newbury Park restaurant. The last three-and-a-half years have been very challenging for restaurants, and local, family-owned institutions like Presto Pasta face even steeper odds.

Nick Miana, owner of the Newbury Park location, and Jeff and Ken Schuberg, Presto Pasta's founders, are extraordinarily grateful for an amazing 15 years serving our neighbors in the Conejo Valley. We've had the privilege of creating countless meals for your families, catering for many of our wonderful local businesses, and hosting hundreds of fundraisers for our community's sports teams, schools, and nonprofits. And finally, there are no words to adequately thank the past and present members of our Newbury Park team for their talent and efforts over the years.”

The good news is that they are still open in Camarillo, Simi Valley, Ventura and 3 other locations outside of Ventura County. www.prestopasta.com

Gema Restaurant Now Open at The Village at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park

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The new eatery at the former The Local Table in Dos Vientos is called Gema. Open daily from 4:30 to 10pm. While there's no menu on their website yet at www.gemarestaurants.com, there's a menu posted on Yelp that includes pastas, pizzas, several entrees, and other items. Also on Instagram at @gemanewbury. The address is 360 Via Las Brisas #110, Newbury Park.

Earlier this month, The Local Table announced its last day of operation would be August 6th, after a 10 year run that began on February 4, 2014. Their other restaurants are www.OlivaRestaurant.com in Sherman Oaks and www.PecorinoRestaurant.com in Brentwood.

Twisted Meats is Opening on September 20th at the Walmart/Walgreens Center in Newbury Park

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ANOTHER UPDATE: Opening date has been changed to Wednesday, September 20th.

UPDATE: Twisted Meats grand opening is Wednesday, September 6th, as announced on its Facebook page on August 30th.

Kira K sent over this photo showing Twisted Meats is coming soon to the Walmart/Walgreens center at 520 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. It will be located in the former home of Peebee & Jay's. According to its website at twisted-meats.com, Twisted Meats will offer doner kebab dishes.

Hoshi Ramen Now Open in the Park Plaza Shopping Center in Newbury Park

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UPDATE 7/22/23: Hoshi Ramen is now open. hoshiramen805.com

Hoshi Ramen is coming to the former location of Vegan Thyme, which moved to a larger location earlier this year in the Park Plaza Shopping Center at 2205 Michael Drive in Newbury Park. Located between Azar's and Newbury Wine & Spirits. Stay tuned.

Vegan Thyme Plant-Based Restaurant in Newbury Park Relocates to Larger Location in Same Plaza

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Vegan Thyme Plant-Based Restaurant has successfully relocated from its original location next to Azar’s to the much larger spot across the parking lot, near Michael’s Bicycles.

March 2023 marks the 4th anniversary of Vegan Thyme, which serves exclusively vegan - dairy and meat-free - noodles, soy-based chicken, beef, fish and shrimp, vegetables and more. If you’re not vegan, give it a chance. Chances are, you’ll like their flavorful, healthful food. They also offer boba drinks - Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee, Taro, Green Tea, Mango and Strawberry. Learn more at veganthymecafe.com.

Former occupant of this space at 2247 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, Roma Deli, closed its doors in November 2020 after 30 years in business in the Conejo Valley.

Drive-Thru Dunkin Donuts and Daycare Center Coming to Conejo Gateway Plaza in Newbury Park

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A drive-thru Dunkin’ (aka Dunkin Donuts and The Learning Experience children’s daycare center have signed leases at the Conejo Gateway plaza at the corner of Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park

Dunkin’ will be located on an 1,800 square foot building pad, with outdoor seating areas. The Learning Experience will be 9,900 square foot building with a fenced outdoor play area.

Timing TBA. Construction has not commenced yet but sections of the plaza have been fenced.

Last month we mentioned that another new tenant, Pizza Twist, is coming soon to the plaza, next to Sports Clips.